Sterilization Technician

RiseMe; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle Family Dentistry in Apex, NC is seeking a Sterilization Technician to uphold infection control, inventory management, and back-up seating in a brand-new, tech-forward office.

You will sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare trays, monitor OSHA standards, and operate autoclave equipment, while maintaining patient flow and a supportive team environment.

A dental assistant certification where required and a high school diploma are required, with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with patients.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy dental office.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent; dental assistant certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols
• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover
• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards
• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave
• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment
• Perform daily and weekly infection control tests to ensure optimum sterility
• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced work

Computer proficiency

Infection control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification (where required)

Tools

Autoclave operation

ADA protocols

Job description

Triangle Family Dentistry in Apex is looking for a motivated and friendly candidate to add to our team. If those qualifications describe you, then you may have just found your forever dental home. Our office is brand new with state of the art technology. We thrive on providing the best patient care while building lifelong relationships with the team as well as our patients. We believe in maintaining a low-stress environment, and getting out on time to see our families. If that sounds good to you, no need to look any further -- come and join a winning team of dental professionals!

Position Summary

The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols
• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover
• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards
• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave
• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment
• Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility
• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dental assistant certification where required
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to establish a rapport with patient
• Proficiency with computer software